Synonyms of 'aching'
1 (adjective)
The aching joints and fever should last no longer than a few days.
Synonyms
painful
, , Her glands were swollen and painful.
hurting
, , smarting
, pounding
, raw
, the drag of the rope against the raw flesh of my shoulder
tender
, My tummy felt very tender.
sore
, My chest is still sore from the surgery.
throbbing
, , excruciating
, I was in excruciating pain.
agonizing
The wait was agonizing.
2 (adjective)
He has an aching need for love.
Synonyms
longing
, sharp intakes of breath and longing looks
anxious
, I am anxious that there should be no delay.
eager
, Robert was eager to talk about life in the Army.
pining
, hungering
, , , , thirsting
, ardent
, an ardent opponent of the war
avid
, an avid collector of art
wishful
, wistful
, , There was a wistful look in his eyes when he spoke of his childhood.
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Additional synonyms
in the sense of agonizing
The wait was agonizing.
Synonyms
gut-wrenching,
torturous
in the sense of anxious
intensely desiring
I am anxious that there should be no delay.
in the sense of ardent
intensely enthusiastic
an ardent opponent of the war
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